Buckman Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

The EcoVadis platinum rating places Buckman in the top 1% globally of more than 130,000 companies.

Dec. 10, 2024 - Buckman, a US-headquartered global specialty chemical company with over 1,350 associates world-wide, announced that it has achieved a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.

The platinum rating places the company in the top 1% globally of more than 130,000 companies.

The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

"This achievement is not just a badge of honor; it reinforces our corporate values and strengthens our reputation in the industry," said Junai Maharaj, CEO of Buckman. "It demonstrates to our stakeholders, customers and community that we prioritize sustainability and governance in every aspect of our operations."

"We are beyond thrilled with this recognition and proud of the hard work that went into making it happen," said Martin Connor, President of Americas for Buckman. "Improving our rating was a major focus area for us this year and one that we are committed to earning year after year."

Prior to this Platinum rating, Buckman had achieved a Silver rating.

EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

Buckman provides innovative chemical and digital services and solutions that help its customers in pulp and paper, water treatment and leather industries operate more efficiently and in a more sustainable manner. Many key global customers rely upon EcoVadis ratings to ensure their suppliers meet their ESG expectations.

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SOURCE: Buckman